The body of a 38-year-old American was located after an eight-day search; the drowning of a tourist from the State of Mexico was reported in Zipolite.
Oaxaca, Oaxaca.- The State Coordination of Civil Protection and Risk Management (CEPCyGR) announced that the body of a 38-year-old man originally from the United States was found. He was reported missing since last Sunday, May 22, on Zicatela Beach, in the municipality of Santa María Colotepec.
The discovery of this citizen, identified as CDA, was made by a fishing vessel in collaboration with the CEPCyGR (CyGR) and the Municipal Civil Protection of Villa de Tututepec, as part of the search operations implemented since the first report.
It should be noted that, along with this person, the missing person of a Canadian man, approximately 30 years old, was also reported. His remains were found last Tuesday, May 27, in the same area of the Costa region.
From the day of the report, search operations were immediately activated with the coordinated participation of the Ministry of the Navy (Semar), fishing associations in Puerto Escondido and the coastal area, and municipal Civil Protection in San Pedro Mixtepec and Villa de Tututepec.
These actions were carried out uninterruptedly, with the firm objective of locating both missing tourists.
Civil Protection launches search for tourist after drowning reported at Zipolite Beach
Meanwhile, this Sunday, the drowning of a male was reported in the coastal area of Zipolite, in the municipality of San Pedro Pochutla, prompting the State Civil Protection Coordination to activate search protocols.
In coordination with Zipolite lifeguards, rescue teams from the towns of San Agustinillo and Mazunte, and response units with the support of jet skis, they continue conducting search operations in the area.
The person was identified as Amaury Yasser Shazan Reyes, 35, originally from the State of Mexico, who was visiting. The incident occurred in the area near the corner that connects to Playa del Amor.
CEPCyGR maintains communication with municipal authorities and emergency services involved, providing support and monitoring of the operation.
The public and visitors are urged to follow the instructions of lifeguards and to exercise extreme caution when entering the sea, especially in areas with strong currents or areas designated as unsuitable for swimming.
